USING ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES IN THE UZBEK CONTEXT
Abstract
In recent years, the significance of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in medical education has grown worldwide. In Uzbekistan, future medical professionals are increasingly required to read international academic literature, participate in English-medium discussions, and contribute to global medical forums. However, several systemic issues such as the lack of ESP-trained instructors, insufficient resources tailored to medical contexts, and limited integration of ESP in the curriculum continue to hinder the effective implementation of ESP programs in medical institutions. This article, written in collaboration between a language educator and a medical lecturer, examines current challenges and proposes feasible pedagogical strategies to enhance ESP instruction within Uzbekistan's medical education landscape.
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